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LibertyCES has documented Ball Valve in 12 industries, including Municipal Water, Municipal Wastewater and Cooling Towers. Chemical compatibility is documented for 6 chemical families, including Acids, Oxidizers/Disinfectants and Caustics/Bases. Documented models include Hayward TBH-Z Series, Hayward TBH-Z and AVCO 100 Series. Send James the fluid, concentration, temperature and flow for a free spec review.

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12 sector applications

Where LibertyCES specs Ball Valve

Municipal Water

Multi-source documented

Hayward TBH-Z Series

Dedicated water/waste treatment guide names ball valves for water treatment service.

Municipal Wastewater

Multi-source documented

Hayward TBH-Z · AVCO 100 Series

Both vendors name waste treatment/wastewater explicitly.

Cooling Towers

Manufacturer-documented

GF Signet Ball Valve

Ball valve equipment category listed alongside cooling tower application in same brochure.

Mining

Multi-source documented

AVCO 100 Series · Hayward TBH Series

Dedicated mining-specific vendor product guides.

Oil & Gas

Multi-source documented

AVCO 1100 Series

Oil and gas explicitly named sector.

Pulp & Paper

Manufacturer-documented

AVCO 100 Series

Paper & pulp explicitly listed sector.

Semiconductor

Multi-source documented

Asahi Type-21

Semiconductor explicitly named sector.

Chemical Processing

Multi-source documented

AVCO 200/300/900 Series · Richter BVA

Chemical explicitly named sector.

Pharmaceutical

Multi-source documented

Lined Ball Valve XLB

Pharmaceutical explicitly named industry sector.

Food & Beverage

Manufacturer-documented

AVCO 1100 Series

Food processing explicitly named sector.

Marine

Limited documentation

Asahi Type-21

Cruise ships named among applications (adjacent marine market, not vessel-piping-specific case).

Data Centers

Multi-source documented

AVCO 500 Series (economy 3-piece industrial, 1/4"-4", 1000 WOG, cast 316SS CF8M, anti-static stem, optional ISO 5211 direct mount; vendor categories Data Center, Food & Beverage) · AVCO 900 Series (2-piece direct mount full port flanged, 1/2"-8", ANSI Class 150 + PN16, 316SS CF8M or WCB; API 598/607/608, ASME B16.34; data centers, chemical, food processing, oxygen, steam, water, oil and gas)

6 chemical compatibility records

Chemical compatibility

Acids

Multi-source documented

Hydrochloric AcidSulfuric AcidNitric AcidHydrofluoric AcidPeracetic Acid (40%)

Materials: PFA (Excellent) · PVDF · CPVC (weak on HF) · 316SS (poor on HCl/HF)

Asahi Type-21/21a · Crane CPE/XOMOX XLB Lined Ball Valve · Hayward TBH/TBH-Z · Richter BVA/KA-N/KK/KN/KNR · Crane FK Soft Seated Ball Valve

Hayward's 20-chemical x 12-material table gives quantified A/B/C/X ratings per acid; PAA 40% is uniquely restrictive (only PTFE/PVDF pass).

Oxidizers/Disinfectants

Multi-source documented

Sodium HypochloriteChlorineBromine

Materials: PVDF/PP/CPVC (Excellent) · EPDM (derates from B to C when fully exposed) · 316SS (poor)

Hayward TBH-Z (drilled/vented ball) · AVCO Chlorine Service Ball Valve · Asahi Type-21 vented ball valve · Crane XLB

Twelfth cross-vendor confirmation (per Hayward's own tracking) of vented-ball/EPDM-derate pattern for sodium hypochlorite off-gassing.

Caustics/Bases

Multi-source documented

Sodium Hydroxide

Materials: PVDF/PP/CPVC (Excellent) · Ultem GF40% (Excellent)

Hayward TBH · Crane FK Soft Seated Ball Valve

Hayward chemfeed resistance table rates most thermoplastics 'A' for sodium hydroxide.

Salts/Brines

Manufacturer-documented

BrineSea Water

Materials: PFA · 316SS (chloride pitting risk)

Crane XLB Lined Ball Valve · Netafim ball valves (heap leach)

Crane's own 8-chemical reference table (repeated across its lined-valve family) names Brine and Sea Water explicitly.

Solvents/Organics

Limited documentation

Benzene

Materials: PFA/PTFE

Crane XLB Lined Ball Valve

Benzene appears in Crane's shared 8-chemical reference table for the lined valve family.

Hydrocarbons/Fuels/Oils

Multi-source documented

crude oilnatural gasgasolinediesel fuelkerosenejet fuel JP-4jet fuel JP-5propanebutyleneheptanehexanenaphthalubricating oil (ASTM1/2/3)motor oilmineral oil

Materials: 316SS (CF8M / A182-F316) · Carbon steel (WCB / A105) · Hastelloy C (CW12MW) · Monel 400 · Alloy 20 · Stellite 6 metal seats (Metal Seated series) · 15% glass-filled TFE / RTFE seats · Delrin, PEEK (HP1100) · Flowline chart: 316SS rates E on crude oil, natural gas, gasoline, diesel, kerosene, JP-4, JP-5, propane, heptane, hexane, naphtha, motor and lubricating oils

AVCO 1100 Series (3-piece full port fire safe, 1/4"-4", up to ANSI Class 600 / 2000 WOG / 3000 WOG option, API 607 fire-safe via seat encapsulation) · AVCO HP1100 Series (up to ANSI Class 2500 or 6000 WOG — highest in the AVCO line; Delrin or PEEK seats; SAE AS5202 ends) · AVCO 9100 Series (2-piece full port flanged, 1/2"-12", Class 150/300; 316SS CF8M, WCB, Hastelloy C CW12MW or Alloy 20 integral flanges) · AVCO 11000/11100 (3-piece trunnion, 2"-28", to Class 2500, forged A182-F316 / A105) · AVCO 19000/19100 (2-piece cast trunnion, 2"-28", epoxy-coated carbon steel exteriors) · AVCO 1700 / 1800 Series diverters · AVCO IV1100 Series instrumentation valve (bar-stock body, multiple 1/2" FNPT connections for measurement devices, Class 900 / 3000 WOG) · AVCO 100 Series (economy 1-piece, 1/4"-2", 1000 WOG, cast 316SS, rated to 400°F)

Models

Ball Valve: models in the LibertyCES catalog

43 models across 28 product lines from 6 manufacturers. For most models that state them (the middle 80%): connection sizes 0.25–12 in; pressure to 250 psi (17.2 bar); temperature to 450°F (232°C). Extremes are in the table.

Manufacturer-stated values from the documents cited in the last column. A blank cell means the document doesn’t state it. Confirm exact options with a spec review.
Model / line	Manufacturer	Type	Size / capacity / flow	Pressure	Temperature	Wetted material	Source
Series 19 Smart Actuator electric actuator (paired with ball/butterfly valve)	Asahi/America	Valve Actuator	3 sizes; on/off/modulating/failsafe configs			NEMA 4X engineered resin enclosure + SS trim	Asahi/America — General Catalog (Valves, Actuators, Piping Systems, Welding Equipment)
Type-21/21a True Union Ball Valve 1/2in-6in	Asahi/America	Valve	1/2in-6in			thermoplastic	Asahi/America — General Catalog (Valves, Actuators, Piping Systems, Welding Equipment)
Plumbing Ball Valve	Poly Processing	Valve	sizes 0.5-6in; seals EPDM/Viton/Teflon			PVC, CPVC, polypropylene	Poly Processing — Fittings & Accessories
Thermoplastic Valves Type-21a SST Ball Valve	Asahi/America	Valve	n/a			thermoplastic, SS trim	Asahi/America — General Catalog (Valves, Actuators, Piping Systems, Welding Equipment)
Lined Valves Lined Ball Valves XLB	Crane CPE (XOMOX)	Valve	1/2in-6in full port, up to 12in		50–84 °F (10–29 °C)	Ductile Iron or PFA/PVDF body, PFA/PVDF ball, patented SX seal	Crane ChemPharma & Energy — XOMOX Lined Valves
Soft Seated Ball Valves FK Soft Seated Ball Valve	Crane CPE (XOMOX)	Valve	1/2in-12in / DN15-DN300		to 450 °F (to 232 °C)	WCB/CF8M standard, Alloy-20/Monel/Inconel/Hastelloy C optional	Manufacturer documentation on file
Soft Seated Ball Valves Process Ball Valves	Crane CPE (XOMOX)	Valve	1/8in-8in		20–600 °F (-7–316 °C)	Carbon or Stainless Steel	Manufacturer documentation on file
Ball Valves BVA	Richter Chemie-Technik	Valve	1"-6" / DN25-DN150, Class 150		to -76 °F (to -60 °C)	PFA lining, EN-JS 1049 housing	Richter Chemie-Technik — Ball Valves
Ball Valves KA-N	Richter Chemie-Technik	Valve	2"/1"-6"/4" or DN50/25-DN150/100, 16 bar	232 psi (16 bar)	to -76 °F (to -60 °C)	PFA lining, ENVIPACK stuffing box, EN-JS 1049 housing	Richter Chemie-Technik — Ball Valves
Ball Valves KK	Richter Chemie-Technik	Valve	DN25-DN150, 16 bar	232 psi (16 bar)	to -76 °F (to -60 °C)	PFA lining, sandwich/flangeless design, EN-JS 1049 housing	Richter Chemie-Technik — Ball Valves
Ball Valves KN/KNA	Richter Chemie-Technik	Valve	ISO DN15-DN200, ASME 0.5"-8", 16 bar	232 psi (16 bar)	to -76 °F (to -60 °C)	PFA lining, ENVIPACK stuffing box, EN-JS 1049 housing	Richter Chemie-Technik — Ball Valves
Ball Valves KNR	Richter Chemie-Technik	Valve	ISO DN15-DN200, ASME 0.5"-8", 16 bar	232 psi (16 bar)	to -76 °F (to -60 °C)	PFA lining, ENVIPACK stuffing box, EN-JS 1049 housing	Richter Chemie-Technik — Ball Valves
Ball Valves TE	Richter Chemie-Technik	Valve	DN80, 10 bar	145 psi (10 bar)	-40C to +180C (-40F to +360F)	PFA lining, EN-JS 1049 housing, ball or Al2O3 ceramic ball	Richter Chemie-Technik — Ball Valves
Check Valves BC/CV (Ball Check Valve)	Richter Chemie-Technik	Valve	ASME 0.5"-6", ISO DN15-DN100, Class 150/16 bar	232 psi (16 bar)	to -76 °F (to -60 °C)	PFA lining (4-5mm), EN-JS1049/ASTM A395 housing	Richter Chemie-Technik — Check Valves
True Union Ball Valves TBH Series	Hayward Flow Control	Valve	1/2"-6" / DN8-150, 250 PSI/16 Bar (1/4-2"), 150 PSI/10 Bar (6")	250 psi (17.2 bar)	to 70 °F (to 21 °C)	PVC/CPVC, FPM or EPDM seals, PTFE seats	Hayward Flow Control — Mining Guide
True Union Ball Valves TBH-Z Series (Sodium Hypochlorite)	Hayward Flow Control	Valve	1/2"-6" / DN15-150, 250 PSI/16 Bar (1/2-2")	250 psi (17.2 bar)	to 158 °F (to 70 °C)	PVC/CPVC, drilled ball, FPM or EPDM seals	Hayward Flow Control — Water/Waste Treatment Guide
Proportional Control Ball Valves CVH Series	Hayward Flow Control	Valve	1/2"-6" / DN15-150		to 70 °F (to 21 °C)	PVC/CPVC, Profile2 characterized ball, FPM or EPDM seals	Hayward Flow Control — Water/Waste Treatment Guide
Ball Valves TB Series	Hayward Flow Control	Valve	1/4"-2" / DN15-150			GFPP or PVDF, FPM O-rings, PTFE seats	Hayward Flow Control — Mining Guide
Three-Way Ball Valves TWH/TPH/TNH Series	Hayward Flow Control	Valve	1/2"-6" / DN15-150			PVC/CPVC, PTFE seats, FPM or EPDM O-rings	Hayward Flow Control — Mining Guide
Lateral Three-Way Ball Valves LAH/LNH Series	Hayward Flow Control	Valve	1/2"-6" / DN15-150			PVC/CPVC, PTFE seats, FPM or EPDM O-rings	Hayward Flow Control — Mining Guide
Horizontal Three-Way Ball Valves TW Series	Hayward Flow Control	Valve	1/2"-4", Flanged/Socket/Socket-Threaded			PVC/CPVC, EPDM seals (FPM std), TP/TN/TW ball options	Hayward Flow Control — Mining & Water/Waste Treatment Segment Pages
True Union Ball Check Valves TC Series	Hayward Flow Control	Valve	-			-	Hayward Flow Control — Mining Guide
PVDF Ball Valves TB Series (PVDF)	Hayward Flow Control	Valve	1/2"-2" / DN15-50	150 psi (10.3 bar)	150 psi/10 bar non-shock @70F, max 240F/115C	Natural PVDF per ASTM D3222 Type 1, FPM O-rings, PTFE seats	Hayward Flow Control — Chemfeed Product Solutions Guide
PVDF Ball Check Valves TC Series (PVDF)	Hayward Flow Control	Valve	1/2"-1" / DN15-25	150 psi (10.3 bar)	150 psi/10 bar non-shock @70F, max 240F/115C	Natural PVDF per ASTM D3222 Type 1, solid PTFE ball	Hayward Flow Control — Chemfeed Product Solutions Guide
Ball Valves 1100 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/4"-4", up to ANSI Class 600/2000-3000 WOG			316 SS/Carbon Steel/various alloys, TFE/RTFE/CTFE/UHMWPE/PEEK/Stellite seats	AVCO Valve — Ball Valve Families
Ball Valves HP1100 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/2"-2", up to ANSI Class 2500/6000 WOG			316 SS/Carbon Steel/various alloys, Delrin or PEEK seats	AVCO Valve — Ball Valve Families
Cryogenic Ball Valves 1500 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/4"-4", up to ANSI Class 600/2000 WOG			316 SS/Hastelloy C/Monel 400, Teflon/PCTFE seats	AVCO Valve — Ball Valve Families
Metal Seated Ball Valves Metal Seated	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/4"-4", up to ANSI Class 600/2000 WOG, up to Class VI shutoff			316 SS/Carbon Steel, Stellite 6 seats, 17-4SS stem	AVCO Valve — Ball Valve Families
Diverter Ball Valves 1700 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/4"-4", up to ANSI Class 600/2000 WOG			316 SS/Carbon Steel/various alloys	AVCO Valve — Ball Valve Families
Diverter Ball Valves 1800 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/4"-4", up to ANSI Class 600/2000 WOG			316 SS/Carbon Steel/various alloys	AVCO Valve — Ball Valve Families
V-Port Control Ball Valves 1900 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/4"-4", up to ANSI Class 600/2000-3000 WOG			316 SS/Carbon Steel/various alloys	AVCO Valve — Ball Valve Families
Industrial Ball Valves 9100 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/2"-12", ANSI Class 150/300			316 SS/Carbon Steel/Alloy 20/Hastelloy C	AVCO Valve — Ball Valve Families
Cryogenic Ball Valves 9500 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	1-1/2"-6", ANSI Class 150/300			316 SS	AVCO Valve — Ball Valve Families
V-Port Control Ball Valves 9900 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/2"-12", ANSI Class 150/300			316 SS/Carbon Steel/Alloy 20/Hastelloy C	AVCO Valve — Ball Valve Families
Trunnion Ball Valves 11000/11100 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	2"-28", up to ANSI Class 2500			316/316L SS, 304/304L SS, Carbon Steel	AVCO Valve — Ball Valve Families
Trunnion Ball Valves 19000/19100 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	2"-28", up to ANSI Class 2500			304/304L SS, 316/316L SS, Carbon Steel	AVCO Valve — Ball Valve Families
Economy Ball Valves 200 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/4"-3", 1000 WOG			316 SS (CF8M), 15% glass filled TFE seats	AVCO Valve — Chemical Processing segment page
Economy Diverter Ball Valves 300 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/4"-2", 1000 WOG			316 SS (CF8M), 15% glass filled TFE seats	AVCO Valve — Chemical Processing segment page
Economy Industrial Ball Valves 500 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/4"-4", 1000 WOG			316 SS (CF8M), anti-static stem, 15% glass filled TFE seats	AVCO Valve — Chemical Processing segment page
Multi-Port Ball Valves 7100 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	3/4"-12", ANSI Class 150			316 SS (CF8M) or Carbon Steel, Teflon seats	AVCO Valve — Chemical Processing segment page
Economy Flanged Ball Valves 900 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/2"-8", ANSI Class 150/PN16			316 SS (CF8M) or Carbon Steel (WCB), 15% glass filled TFE seats	AVCO Valve — Chemical Processing segment page
Chlorine Service Valves Chlorine Service Ball Valve	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/4"-4", up to ANSI Class 300/2000 WOG			Carbon Steel (WCB) body, Monel 400 or Hastelloy C ball/stem/retainers	AVCO Valve — Chemical Processing segment page
Economy Ball Valves 100 Series	AVCO Valve	Valve	1/4"-2", 1000 WOG		to 400 °F (to 204 °C)	316 SS (CF8M), 15% glass filled TFE seats	AVCO Valve — Mining segment page

This table is part of the equipment catalog dataset (CSV and JSON).

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What industries use Ball Valve?

LibertyCES has documented Ball Valve specified across 12 sector applications, including Municipal Water, Municipal Wastewater, Cooling Towers and Mining.

How is Ball Valve used in Municipal Water?

Dedicated water/waste treatment guide names ball valves for water treatment service. — examples include Hayward TBH-Z Series. This is well-documented in LibertyCES's field data.

Can Ball Valve handle Acids?

Hayward's 20-chemical x 12-material table gives quantified A/B/C/X ratings per acid; PAA 40% is uniquely restrictive (only PTFE/PVDF pass). Materials to confirm: PFA (Excellent), PVDF, CPVC (weak on HF), 316SS (poor on HCl/HF). Specific chemicals include Hydrochloric Acid, Sulfuric Acid, Nitric Acid, Hydrofluoric Acid, Peracetic Acid (40%).

Which chemicals can Ball Valve handle?

LibertyCES has documented chemical compatibility records for Ball Valve across 6 chemical families, including Acids, Oxidizers/Disinfectants, Caustics/Bases, Salts/Brines, Solvents/Organics.

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Reviewed by James Riggins, 30+ years specifying water and chemical process equipment · Updated October 13, 2026

Where LibertyCES specs Ball Valve

Municipal Water

Municipal Wastewater

Cooling Towers

Mining

Oil & Gas

Pulp & Paper

Semiconductor

Chemical Processing

Pharmaceutical

Food & Beverage

Marine

Data Centers

Chemical compatibility

Acids

Oxidizers/Disinfectants

Caustics/Bases

Salts/Brines

Solvents/Organics

Hydrocarbons/Fuels/Oils

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